Hygienic mattress testing kit

ABSTRACT

A kit including first and second fabric wherein the first fabric sheet has a length in a range of from 40 to 90 inches and a width in a range of from 30 to 80 inches, wherein the first fabric sheet is folded; a second fabric sheet, wherein the second fabric sheet has a length in a range of from 10 to 30 inches and a width in a range of from 10 to 20 inches, wherein the second fabric sheet is folded; a package containing the folded first sheet and the folded second sheet, wherein the package has a package length in a range of from 6 inches to 36 inches and a package width in a range of from 4 inches to 24 inches, and wherein the package is sealed so as to enclose the folded first sheet and the folded second sheet.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a Section 111(a) application relating to andclaiming the benefit of commonly-owned, co-pending U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application No. 63/024,241, filed on May 13, 2020 and entitled“HYGIENIC MATTRESS TESTING KIT,” the contents of which are incorporatedherein by reference in their entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to hygienic bedding testing kits and, moreparticularly, hygienic mattress testing kits and pillow testing kits forconsumers and purchasers of same.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a photograph of an embodiment of a hygienic mattress testingkit;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of an antimicrobial mattress sheet andantimicrobial pillow sheet which are components of the kit of FIG. 1;and

FIG. 3 is a photograph of the antimicrobial mattress sheet andantimicrobial pillow sheet positioned on a corresponding mattress andpillow.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

In some embodiments, a kit includes a first fabric sheet of a firstfabric, wherein the first fabric includes at least one of polyester orrayon, wherein the first fabric sheet has a first unfolded sizeincluding a first length and a first width, wherein the first length isin a range of from 40 inches to 90 inches, and wherein the first widthis in a range of from 30 inches to 80 inches, wherein the first fabricsheet is folded so as to have a first folded length that is less thanthe first length and so as to have a first folded width that is lessthan the first width; a second fabric sheet of a second fabric, whereinthe second fabric includes at least one of polyester or rayon, whereinthe second fabric sheet has a second unfolded size including a secondlength and a second width, wherein the second length is in a range offrom 10 inches to 30 inches, and wherein the second width is in a rangeof from 10 inches to 20 inches, and wherein the second fabric sheet isfolded so as to have a second folded length that is less than the secondlength and so as to have a second folded width that is less than thesecond width; a package containing the folded first sheet and the foldedsecond sheet, wherein the package has a package size including a packagelength and a package width, wherein the package length is in a range offrom 6 inches to 36 inches, and wherein the package length is greaterthan or equal to the first folded length and is greater than or equal tothe second folded length wherein the package width is in a range of from4 inches to 24 inches, wherein the package width is greater than orequal to the first folded width and is greater than or equal to thesecond folded width, and wherein the package is sealed so as to enclosethe folded first sheet and the folded second sheet.

In some embodiments, the first fabric and the second fabric are a samefabric. In some embodiments, the same fabric includes polyester andrayon. In some embodiments, the same fabric is a nonwoven fabric. Insome embodiments, the same fabric further comprises an antimicrobialadditive.

In some embodiments, the first length is 60 inches, the second width is40 inches, the second length is 20 inches, and the second width is 15inches.

In some embodiments, the first fabric has a first fabric thickness thatis in a range of from 4 mils to 30 mils, and the second fabric has asecond fabric thickness that is in a range of from 4 mils to 30 mils.

In some embodiments, the first folded length and the second foldedlength are a same folded length, and the first folded width and thesecond folded width are a same folded width.

In some embodiments, the first fabric has a first fabric weight that isin a range of from 0.5 ounces per square yard to 2.5 ounces per squareyard, and the second fabric has a second fabric weight that is in arange of from 0.5 ounces per square yard to 2.5 ounces per square yard.

In some embodiments, a method includes providing a nonwoven fabric;cutting the nonwoven fabric so as to produce a first fabric sheet and asecond fabric sheet, wherein the first fabric sheet has a first unfoldedsize including a first length and a first width, wherein the firstlength is in a range of from 40 inches to 90 inches, and wherein thefirst width is in a range of from 30 inches to 80 inches, wherein thesecond fabric sheet has a second unfolded size including a second lengthand a second width, wherein the second length is in a range of from 10inches to 30 inches, and wherein the second width is in a range of from10 inches to 20 inches; providing a package, wherein the package has apackage size including a package length and a package width, wherein thepackage width is in a range of 4 inches to 24 inches, and wherein thepackage length is in a range of 6 inches and 36 inches; folding thefirst fabric sheet so as to have a first folded length that is less thanthe package length and so as to have a first folded width that is lessthan the package width; folding the second fabric sheet so as to have asecond folded length that is less than the package length and so as tohave a second folded width that is less than the package width; placingthe folded first fabric sheet and the folded second fabric sheet withinthe package; and sealing the package so as to enclose the folded firstfabric sheet and the folded second fabric sheet therein.

In some embodiments, the step of providing the nonwoven fabric comprisesproducing the nonwoven fabric, and wherein producing the nonwoven fabriccomprises steps of: providing fibers; applying a binder to the fibers toproduce a nonwoven fabric; heating the nonwoven fabric to drive offexcess water; applying a finish bath to the nonwoven fabric, wherein thefinish bath includes a binder and an antimicrobial additive; and dryingthe nonwoven fabric.

In some embodiments, the step of sealing the package compriseshermetically sealing the package.

In some embodiments, the first folded length and the second foldedlength are a same folded length, and the first folded width and thesecond folded width are a same folded width.

In some embodiments, the nonwoven fabric includes polyester, rayon, andan antimicrobial additive.

In some embodiments, the nonwoven fabric has a fabric thickness that isin a range of from 4 mils to 30 mils

In some embodiments, the nonwoven fabric has a fabric weight that is ina range of from 0.5 ounces per square yard to 2.5 ounces per squareyard,

In some embodiments, a method includes providing a packaged kitincluding a first folded fabric sheet and a second folded fabric sheetsealed within a package, wherein the first folded fabric sheet comprisesa first fabric, and wherein the second folded fabric sheet comprises asecond fabric; unsealing the package; removing at least one of the firstfolded fabric sheet or the second folded fabric sheet from within thepackage; unfolding the at least one of the first folded fabric sheet orthe second folded fabric sheet, wherein the first fabric sheet has afirst unfolded size including a first length and a first width, whereinthe first length is in a range of from 40 inches to 90 inches, andwherein the first width is in a range of from 30 inches to 80 inches,and wherein the second fabric sheet has a second unfolded size includinga second length and a second width, wherein the second length is in arange of from 10 inches to 30 inches, and wherein the second width is ina range of from 10 inches to 20 inches; positioning the at least of thefirst fabric sheet or the second fabric sheet over a selected at leastone of an upper surface of a mattress or an upper surface of a pillow;testing the selected at least one of the upper surface of the mattressor the upper surface of the pillow by laying on the at least one of thefirst fabric sheet or the second fabric sheet; removing the at least oneof the first fabric sheet or the second fabric sheet from the selectedat least one of the upper surface of the mattress or the upper surfaceof the pillow; and disposing the at least one of the first fabric sheetor the second fabric sheet.

In some embodiments, the first fabric and the second fabric are a samefabric. In some embodiments, the same fabric includes polyester andrayon. In some embodiments, the same fabric has a fabric thickness thatis in a range of from 4 mils to 30 mils. In some embodiments, the samefabric has a fabric weight that is in a range of from 0.5 ounces persquare yard to 2.5 ounces per square yard. In some embodiments, the samefabric includes an antimicrobial coating.

In some embodiments, the step of removing at least one of the firstfolded fabric sheet or the second folded fabric sheet from within thepackage comprises removing both the first folded fabric sheet and thesecond folded fabric sheet from within the package, the step ofunfolding the at least one of the first folded fabric sheet or thesecond folded fabric sheet comprises unfolding both the first foldedfabric sheet and the second folded fabric sheet, the step of positioningthe at least of the first fabric sheet or the second fabric sheet over aselected at least one of an upper surface of a mattress or an uppersurface of a pillow comprises positioning the first fabric sheet overthe upper surface of the mattress and positioning the second fabricsheet over the upper surface of the pillow, and the step of testing theselected at least one of the upper surface of the mattress or the uppersurface of the pillow by laying on the at least one of the first fabricsheet or the second fabric sheet comprises testing both the uppersurface of the mattress and the upper surface of the pillow by laying onboth the first fabric sheet and the second fabric sheet.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 3, in an embodiment, a hygienic mattresstest kit 10 (“the kit 10”) includes a first fabric sheet 12, a secondfabric sheet 14, and a package 16 containing the first fabric sheet 12and the second fabric sheet 14. In an embodiment, the first fabric sheet12 is adapted (e.g., sized and shaped) to be positioned on and at leastpartially cover an upper surface 18 of a mattress 20. In an embodiment,the second fabric sheet 14 is adapted (e.g., sized and shaped) to bepositioned on and at least partially cover an upper surface 22 of apillow 24. In an embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 is anantimicrobial fabric sheet. In an embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14is an antimicrobial fabric sheet. In an embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 is disposable. In an embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 isdisposable.

In an embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a nonwoven fabric.In an embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a nonwoven fabric.

In an embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a fabric weight ina range of 0.5 ounces per square yard (“osy”) to 2.5 osy. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a fabric weight in arange of 1.0 osy to 2.5 osy. In another embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 includes a fabric weight in a range of 1.5 osy to 2.5 osy. Inanother embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a fabric weightin a range of 2.0 osy to 2.5 osy. In an embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 includes a fabric weight in a range of 0.5 osy to 2.0 osy. Inanother embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a fabric weightin a range of 1.0 osy to 2.0 osy. In another embodiment, the firstfabric sheet 12 includes a fabric weight in a range of 1.5 osy to 2.0osy. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a fabricweight in a range of 0.5 osy to 1.5 osy. In another embodiment, thefirst fabric sheet 12 includes a fabric weight in a range of 1.0 osy to1.5 osy. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes afabric weight in a range of 0.5 osy to 1.0 osy.

In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a fabricweight of 0.5 osy. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes a fabric weight of 1.0 osy. In another embodiment, the firstfabric sheet 12 includes a fabric weight of 1.5 osy. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a fabric weight of 2.0osy. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a fabricweight of 2.5 osy.

In an embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a fabric weight ina range of 0.5 osy to 2.5 osy. In another embodiment, the second fabricsheet 14 includes a fabric weight in a range of 1.0 osy to 2.5 osy. Inanother embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a fabric weightin a range of 1.5 osy to 2.5 osy. In another embodiment, the secondfabric sheet 14 includes a fabric weight in a range of 2.0 osy to 2.5osy. In an embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a fabricweight in a range of 0.5 osy to 2.0 osy. In another embodiment, thesecond fabric sheet 14 includes a fabric weight in a range of 1.0 osy to2.0 osy. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes afabric weight in a range of 1.5 osy to 2.0 osy. In another embodiment,the second fabric sheet 14 includes a fabric weight in a range of 0.5osy to 1.5 osy. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes a fabric weight in a range of 1.0 osy to 1.5 osy. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a fabric weight in arange of 0.5 osy to 1.0 osy.

In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a fabricweight of 0.5 osy. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes a fabric weight of 1.0 osy. In another embodiment, the secondfabric sheet 14 includes a fabric weight of 1.5 osy. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a fabric weight of 2.0osy. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a fabricweight of 2.5 osy.

In an embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes 99.9% polyester and0.1% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes95% polyester and 5% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 includes 90% polyester and 10% rayon. In another embodiment,the first fabric sheet 12 includes 80% polyester and 20% rayon. Inanother embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes 75% polyester and25% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes 70%polyester and 30% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet12 includes 65% polyester and 35% rayon. In another embodiment, thefirst fabric sheet 12 includes 60% polyester and 40% rayon. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes 55% polyester and 45%rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes 50%polyester and 50% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet12 includes 45% polyester and 55% rayon. In another embodiment, thefirst fabric sheet 12 includes 40% polyester and 60% rayon. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes 35% polyester and 65%rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes 30%polyester and 70% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet12 includes 25% polyester and 75% rayon. In another embodiment, thefirst fabric sheet 12 includes 20% polyester and 80% rayon. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes 15% polyester and 85%rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes 10%polyester and 90% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet12 includes 5% polyester and 95% rayon. In another embodiment, the firstfabric sheet 12 includes 0.1% polyester and 99.9% rayon.

In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes polyester in arange of 0.1% to 100%. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 5% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 10% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 15% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 20% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 25% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 30% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 35% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 40% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 45% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 50% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 55% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 60% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 65% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 70% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 75% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 80% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 85% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 90% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 95% polyester. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 100% polyester.

In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes rayon in arange of 0.1% to 100%. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 5% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 10% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 15% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 20% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 25% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 30% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 35% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 40% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 45% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 50% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 55% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 60% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 65% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 70% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 75% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 80% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 85% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 90% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 95% rayon. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes 100% rayon.

In an embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 99.9% polyesterand 0.1% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 95% polyester and 5% rayon. In another embodiment, the secondfabric sheet 14 includes 90% polyester and 10% rayon. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 80% polyester and 20%rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 75%polyester and 25% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet14 includes 70% polyester and 30% rayon. In another embodiment, thesecond fabric sheet 14 includes 65% polyester and 35% rayon. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 60% polyester and 40%rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 55%polyester and 45% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet14 includes 50% polyester and 50% rayon. In another embodiment, thesecond fabric sheet 14 includes 45% polyester and 55% rayon. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 40% polyester and 60%rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 35%polyester and 65% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet14 includes 30% polyester and 70% rayon. In another embodiment, thesecond fabric sheet 14 includes 25% polyester and 75% rayon. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 20% polyester and 80%rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 15%polyester and 85% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet14 includes 10% polyester and 90% rayon. In another embodiment, thesecond fabric sheet 14 includes 5% polyester and 95% rayon. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 0.1% polyester and 99.9%rayon.

In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes polyester ina range of 0.1% to 100%. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet14 includes 5% polyester. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet14 includes 10% polyester. In another embodiment, the second fabricsheet 14 includes 15% polyester. In another embodiment, the secondfabric sheet 14 includes 20% polyester. In another embodiment, thesecond fabric sheet 14 includes 25% polyester. In another embodiment,the second fabric sheet 14 includes 30% polyester. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 35% polyester. Inanother embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 40% polyester.In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 45%polyester. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes50% polyester. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 55% polyester. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet14 includes 60% polyester. In another embodiment, the second fabricsheet 14 includes 65% polyester. In another embodiment, the secondfabric sheet 14 includes 70% polyester. In another embodiment, thesecond fabric sheet 14 includes 75% polyester. In another embodiment,the second fabric sheet 14 includes 80% polyester. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 85% polyester. Inanother embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 90% polyester.In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes 95%polyester. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes100% polyester.

In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes rayon in arange of 0.1% to 100%. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 5% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 10% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 15% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 20% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 25% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 30% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 35% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 40% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 45% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 50% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 55% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 60% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 65% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 70% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 75% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 80% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 85% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 90% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 95% rayon. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes 100% rayon.

In an embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness in arange of 4 mils to 30 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 includes a thickness in range of 5 mils to 30 mils. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness in range of10 mils to 30 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes a thickness in range of 15 mils to 30 mils. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness in range of20 mils to 30 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes a thickness in range of 25 mils to 30 mils.

In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness inrange of 4 mils to 25 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 includes a thickness in range of 5 mils to 25 mils. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness in range of10 mils to 25 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes a thickness in range of 15 mils to 25 mils. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness in range of20 mils to 25 mils.

In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness inrange of 4 mils to 20 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 includes a thickness in range of 5 mils to 20 mils. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness in range of10 mils to 20 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes a thickness in range of 15 mils to 20 mils.

In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness inrange of 4 mils to 15 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 includes a thickness in range of 5 mils to 15 mils. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness in range of10 mils to 15 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes a thickness in range of 4 mils to 10 mils. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness in range of 5mils to 10 mils.

In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness of4 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes athickness of 5 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes a thickness of 6 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 includes a thickness of 7 mils. In another embodiment, thefirst fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness of 8 mils. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness of 9 mils. Inanother embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness of 10mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes athickness of 11 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes a thickness of 12 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 includes a thickness of 13 mils. In another embodiment, thefirst fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness of 14 mils. In anotherembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness of 15 mils.In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a thickness of20 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes athickness of 25 mils. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12includes a thickness of 30 mils.

In an embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness in arange of 4 mils to 30 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabricsheet 14 includes a thickness in range of 5 mils to 30 mils. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness in range of10 mils to 30 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes a thickness in range of 15 mils to 30 mils. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness in range of20 mils to 30 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes a thickness in range of 25 mils to 30 mils.

In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thicknessin range of 4 mils to 25 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabricsheet 14 includes a thickness in range of 5 mils to 25 mils. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness in range of10 mils to 25 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes a thickness in range of 15 mils to 25 mils. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness in range of20 mils to 25 mils.

In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thicknessin range of 4 mils to 20 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabricsheet 14 includes a thickness in range of 5 mils to 20 mils. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness in range of10 mils to 20 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes a thickness in range of 15 mils to 20 mils.

In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thicknessin range of 4 mils to 15 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabricsheet 14 includes a thickness in range of 5 mils to 15 mils. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness in range of10 mils to 15 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes a thickness in range of 4 mils to 10 mils. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness in range of5 mils to 10 mils.

In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thicknessof 4 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes athickness of 5 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes a thickness of 6 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabricsheet 14 includes a thickness of 7 mils. In another embodiment, thesecond fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness of 8 mils. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness of 9 mils.In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thicknessof 10 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes athickness of 11 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes a thickness of 12 mils. In another embodiment, the secondfabric sheet 14 includes a thickness of 13 mils. In another embodiment,the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness of 14 mils. In anotherembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thickness of 15 mils.In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a thicknessof 20 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes athickness of 25 mils. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14includes a thickness of 30 mils.

In an embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes a length L1 of 60inches and a width W1 of 40 inches. In another embodiment, the firstfabric sheet 12 includes a length L1 in a range of 40 inches to 90inches. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes alength L1 in a range of 50 inches to 75 inches. In another embodiment,the first fabric sheet 12 includes a width W1 in a range of 30 inches to80 inches. In another embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 includes awidth W1 in a range of 35 inches to 60 inches.

In an embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes a width W2 of 15inches and a length L2 of 20 inches. In another embodiment, the secondfabric sheet 14 includes a length L2 in a range of 10 inches to 30inches. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includes alength L2 in a range of 15 inches to 25 inches. In another embodiment,the second fabric sheet 14 includes a width W2 in a range of 10 inchesto 20 inches. In another embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 includesa width W2 in a range of 12 inches to 18 inches.

It should be noted that the terms “length” and “width” as used hereinare not intended to refer to any particular orientation of the elementsof the exemplary hygienic mattress test kit 10 described herein, whetheron their own or with reference to one another, and whether whilepackaged or while in use as described herein. Rather, “length” refers tothe longer of the two dimensions of a rectangular item, while “width”refers to the shorter of the two dimensions of the same rectangularitem.

In an embodiment, each of the first and second sheets 12, 14 includes anantimicrobial additive. In an embodiment, the antimicrobial additivecomprises Zinc Omadine (Zinc, 2-pyridinethiol-I-oxide). In anembodiment, the antimicrobial additive comprises Thiabendazole(2-(4-Thiazolyl)-1H-benzimidazole). In other embodiments, theantimicrobial additive comprises Ultra-Fresh DW-56 biostat.

In an embodiment, each of the first fabric sheet 12 and the secondfabric sheet 14 are made by a saturate bonding process. In anembodiment, the fabric forming each of the first fabric sheet 12 and thesecond fabric sheet 14 is dried following the saturate bonding process.In an embodiment, the fabric forming each of the first fabric sheet 12and the second fabric sheet 14 is cut to size (e.g., to the respectivesizes disclosed above) following drying.

In an embodiment, each of the first fabric sheet 12 and the secondfabric sheet 14 is folded after being cut to size. In an embodiment, thefirst fabric sheet 12 as folded has a folded width that is less than thewidth W1 of the first fabric sheet 12 prior to folding. In anembodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 as folded has a folded length thatis less than the length L1 of the first fabric sheet 12 prior tofolding. In an embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12 as folded has afolded width that is less than the width W1 of the first fabric sheet 12prior to folding and has a folded length that is less than the length L1of the first fabric sheet 12 prior to folding. In an embodiment, thesecond fabric sheet 14 as folded has a folded width that is less thanthe width W2 of the second fabric sheet 14 prior to folding. In anembodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 as folded has a folded lengththat is less than the length L2 of the second fabric sheet 14 prior tofolding. In an embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 as folded has afolded width that is less than the width W2 of the second fabric sheet14 prior to folding and has a folded length that is less than the lengthL2 of the second fabric sheet 14 prior to folding.

In an embodiment, the package 16 is sized and shaped to allow display ona retail store shelf, hanging merchandise display, or the like. In anembodiment, the package 16 is sized and shaped to be displayed on a samedisplay as packaged bedding, such as packaged sheet sets. In anembodiment, the package 16 includes a length L3 and a width W3.

In some embodiments, the length L3 is in a range of 6 inches to 36inches. In some embodiments, the length L3 is in a range of 12 inches to36 inches. In some embodiments, the length L3 is in a range of 18 inchesto 36 inches. In some embodiments, the length L3 is in a range of 24inches to 36 inches. In some embodiments, the length L3 is in a range of6 inches to 24 inches. In some embodiments, the length L3 is in a rangeof 12 inches to 24 inches. In some embodiments, the length L3 is in arange of 18 inches to 24 inches. In some embodiments, the length L3 isin a range of 6 inches to 18 inches. In some embodiments, the length L3is in a range of 12 inches to 18 inches. In some embodiments, the lengthL3 is in a range of 6 inches to 12 inches. In some embodiments, thewidth W3 is in a range of 4 inches to 24 inches. In some embodiments,the width W3 is in a range of 8 inches to 24 inches. In someembodiments, the width W3 is in a range of 12 inches to 24 inches. Insome embodiments, the width W3 is in a range of 16 inches to 24 inches.In some embodiments, the width W3 is in a range of 20 inches to 24inches. In some embodiments, the width W3 is in a range of 4 inches to20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W3 is in a range of 8 inchesto 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W3 is in a range of 12inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W3 is in a range of16 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W3 is in a rangeof 4 inches to 16 inches. In some embodiments, the width W3 is in arange of 8 inches to 16 inches. In some embodiments, the width W3 is ina range of 12 inches to 16 inches. In some embodiments, the width W3 isin a range of 4 inches to 12 inches. In some embodiments, the width W3is in a range of 8 inches to 12 inches. In some embodiments, the widthW3 is in a range of 4 inches to 8 inches.

In an embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12, prior to folding, does notfit within the package 16. In an embodiment, the first fabric sheet 12,after folding, fits within the package 16. In an embodiment, the secondfabric sheet 14, prior to folding, does not fit within the package 16.In an embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14, after folding, fits withinthe package 16. In an embodiment, the size of the first fabric sheet 12,after folding, is the same as the size of the second fabric sheet 14,after folding.

In an embodiment, the method of making the first and second fabricsheets 12, 14 comprises the steps of:

-   -   Prebonding—applying a water-based, soft acrylic binder to        nonwoven fibers. The soft acrylic binder holds and binds the        fibers of the fabric.    -   Applying soft heat to the fabric to drive off excess water.    -   Finish Bonding—applying the fabric finish bath comprising water,        water-based soft acrylic binder, and the antimicrobial additive.        In an embodiment, the finish bath includes a range of 0.1% to 5%        antimicrobial additive. In an embodiment, the finish bath        includes a range of 0.1% to 4% antimicrobial additive. In an        embodiment, the finish bath includes a range of 0.1% to 3%        antimicrobial additive. In an embodiment, the finish bath        includes a range of 0.1% to 2% antimicrobial additive. In an        embodiment, the finish bath includes a range of 0.1% to 1%        antimicrobial additive. In an embodiment, the finish bath        includes a range of 0.1% to 0.5% antimicrobial additive.    -   Drying the fabric.    -   Cutting the fabric into sized sheets.    -   Folding the sized sheets.    -   Placing the folded sheets within a package.    -   Sealing the package.

In an embodiment, the folded first and second fabric sheets 12, 14 arepackaged within the package 16. In an embodiment, the package 16includes a plastic package. In an embodiment, the folded first andsecond fabric sheets 12, 14 are self-contained and sealed within thepackage 16. As used herein, the term “sealed” means hermetically closedoff. In an embodiment, the kit 10 includes only one of the first fabricsheet 12 and only one of the second fabric sheet 14.

In an embodiment, the kit 10, and particularly, the first and secondfabric sheets 12, 14, are adapted for single, individual use. In anembodiment, the package 16 is unsealed or broken by a user and the firstand second fabric sheets 12, 14 are removed therefrom. In an embodiment,the user unfolds the first and second fabric sheets 12, 14 after removalfrom the package 16 and prior to use. In an embodiment, a user, andpreferably the consumer, positions the first fabric sheet 12 on theupper surface 18 of the mattress 20 in a location where the consumerintends to lay on and test the mattress 20. In an embodiment, theconsumer positions the second fabric sheet 14 on the upper surface 22 ofthe pillow 24 in a location where the consumer intends to lay his/herhead on the pillow 24. In an embodiment, the kit 10 is adapted for useat bedding and sleep product retail stores, furniture stores, departmentstores, bedding and sleep product showrooms, bedding and sleep producttrade shows, or other locations showcasing bedding and sleep products.In an embodiment, the kit 10 is adapted for use by a single user. In anembodiment, the kit 10 is adapted for use by a single user for a singlemattress 20 and/or a single pillow 24. In another embodiment, the kit 10is adapted for use by a single user for a plurality of the mattresses 20and/or a plurality of the pillows 24. In an embodiment, the first fabricsheet 12 does not substantially interfere with the structure andfunction of the mattress 20 and, more particularly, the texture,tactility and feel of the mattress 20 when the consumer lays thereon. Inan embodiment, the second fabric sheet 14 does not substantiallyinterfere with the structure and function of the pillow 24 and, moreparticularly, the texture, tactility and feel of the pillow 24 when theconsumer lays his/her head or body thereof. In an embodiment, the firstand second fabric sheets 12, 14 are soft, lightweight, and include astrength to avoid tearing and splitting when a consumer tests themattress 20 and the pillow 24.

In an embodiment, a method comprises the steps of:

-   -   Providing a kit comprising a self-contained, sealed package        including a folded first fabric sheet and a folded second fabric        sheet.    -   Providing the kit to a consumer.    -   Opening the self-contained, sealed package by the consumer.    -   Removing the folded first fabric sheet and the folded second        fabric sheet from the self-contained, sealed package by the        consumer.    -   Unfolding the first fabric sheet and the second fabric sheet by        the consumer.    -   Positioning the first fabric sheet on an upper surface of a        mattress by the consumer.    -   Positioning the second fabric sheet on an upper surface of a        pillow located on the mattress by the consumer.    -   Testing the mattress and the pillow by the consumer by directly        laying on the first fabric sheet and the second fabric sheet.    -   Removing the first fabric sheet from the mattress and removing        the second fabric sheet from the pillow.    -   Disposing the first and second fabric sheets.

While the above method of use of the kit 10 is described with referenceto use of the first fabric sheet 12 and the second fabric sheet 14 inconjunction with one another to test both a mattress and a pillow, aconsumer instead may use only the first fabric sheet 12 to test only amattress, or may use only the second fabric sheet 14 to test only apillow. Additionally, while the kit 10 may be used with mattresses,pillows and other bedding and sleep products, it may be adapted for usewith other products, such as furniture, sofas, couches, chairs,recliners, patio and pool seating, automobile seats, public seating,etc.

The embodiments described herein are merely exemplary and that a personskilled in the art may make many variations and modifications withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of the invention. All suchvariations and modifications are intended to be included within thescope of the invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. A kit, comprising: a first fabric sheet of afirst fabric, wherein the first fabric includes at least one ofpolyester or rayon, wherein the first fabric sheet has a first unfoldedsize including a first length and a first width, wherein the firstlength is in a range of from 40 inches to 90 inches, and wherein thefirst width is in a range of from 30 inches to 80 inches, wherein thefirst fabric sheet is folded so as to have a first folded length that isless than the first length and so as to have a first folded width thatis less than the first width; a second fabric sheet of a second fabric,wherein the second fabric includes at least one of polyester or rayon,wherein the second fabric sheet has a second unfolded size including asecond length and a second width, wherein the second length is in arange of from 10 inches to 30 inches, and wherein the second width is ina range of from 10 inches to 20 inches, wherein the second fabric sheetis folded so as to have a second folded length that is less than thesecond length and so as to have a second folded width that is less thanthe second width; a package containing the folded first sheet and thefolded second sheet, wherein the package has a package size including apackage length and a package width, wherein the package length is in arange of from 6 inches to 36 inches, and wherein the package length isgreater than or equal to the first folded length and is greater than orequal to the second folded length wherein the package width is in arange of from 4 inches to 24 inches, wherein the package width isgreater than or equal to the first folded width and is greater than orequal to the second folded width, and wherein the package is sealed soas to enclose the folded first sheet and the folded second sheet.
 2. Thekit of claim 1, wherein the first fabric and the second fabric are asame fabric.
 3. The kit of claim 2, wherein the same fabric includespolyester and rayon.
 4. The kit of claim 2, wherein the same fabric is anonwoven fabric.
 5. The kit of claim 2, wherein the same fabric furthercomprises an antimicrobial additive.
 6. The kit of claim 1, wherein thefirst length is 60 inches, wherein the second width is 40 inches,wherein the second length is 20 inches, and wherein the second width is15 inches.
 7. The kit of claim 1, wherein the first fabric has a firstfabric thickness that is in a range of from 4 mils to 30 mils, andwherein the second fabric has a second fabric thickness that is in arange of from 4 mils to 30 mils.
 8. The kit of claim 1, wherein thefirst folded length and the second folded length are a same foldedlength, and wherein the first folded width and the second folded widthare a same folded width.
 9. The kit of claim 1, wherein the first fabrichas a first fabric weight that is in a range of from 0.5 ounces persquare yard to 2.5 ounces per square yard, and wherein the second fabrichas a second fabric weight that is in a range of from 0.5 ounces persquare yard to 2.5 ounces per square yard.
 10. A method, comprising:providing a nonwoven fabric; cutting the nonwoven fabric so as toproduce a first fabric sheet and a second fabric sheet, wherein thefirst fabric sheet has a first unfolded size including a first lengthand a first width, wherein the first length is in a range of from 40inches to 90 inches, and wherein the first width is in a range of from30 inches to 80 inches, wherein the second fabric sheet has a secondunfolded size including a second length and a second width, wherein thesecond length is in a range of from 10 inches to 30 inches, and whereinthe second width is in a range of from 10 inches to 20 inches; providinga package, wherein the package has a package size including a packagelength and a package width, wherein the package width is in a range of 4inches to 24 inches, and wherein the package length is in a range of 6inches and 36 inches; folding the first fabric sheet so as to have afirst folded length that is less than the package length and so as tohave a first folded width that is less than the package width; foldingthe second fabric sheet so as to have a second folded length that isless than the package length and so as to have a second folded widththat is less than the package width; placing the folded first fabricsheet and the folded second fabric sheet within the package; and sealingthe package so as to enclose the folded first fabric sheet and thefolded second fabric sheet therein.
 11. The method of claim 10, whereinthe step of providing the nonwoven fabric comprises producing thenonwoven fabric, and wherein producing the nonwoven fabric comprisessteps of: providing fibers; applying a binder to the fibers to produce anonwoven fabric; heating the nonwoven fabric to drive off excess water;applying a finish bath to the nonwoven fabric, wherein the finish bathincludes a binder and an antimicrobial additive; and drying the nonwovenfabric.
 12. The method of claim 10, wherein the step of sealing thepackage comprises hermetically sealing the package.
 13. The method ofclaim 10, wherein the first folded length and the second folded lengthare a same folded length, and wherein the first folded width and thesecond folded width are a same folded width.
 14. The method of claim 10,wherein the nonwoven fabric includes polyester, rayon, and anantimicrobial additive.
 15. The method of claim 10, wherein the nonwovenfabric has a fabric thickness that is in a range of from 4 mils to 30mils
 16. The method of claim 10, wherein the nonwoven fabric has afabric weight that is in a range of from 0.5 ounces per square yard to2.5 ounces per square yard,
 17. A method, comprising: providing apackaged kit including a first folded fabric sheet and a second foldedfabric sheet sealed within a package, wherein the first folded fabricsheet comprises a first fabric, and wherein the second folded fabricsheet comprises a second fabric; unsealing the package; removing atleast one of the first folded fabric sheet or the second folded fabricsheet from within the package; unfolding the at least one of the firstfolded fabric sheet or the second folded fabric sheet, wherein the firstfabric sheet has a first unfolded size including a first length and afirst width, wherein the first length is in a range of from 40 inches to90 inches, and wherein the first width is in a range of from 30 inchesto 80 inches, and wherein the second fabric sheet has a second unfoldedsize including a second length and a second width, wherein the secondlength is in a range of from 10 inches to 30 inches, and wherein thesecond width is in a range of from 10 inches to 20 inches; positioningthe at least of the first fabric sheet or the second fabric sheet over aselected at least one of an upper surface of a mattress or an uppersurface of a pillow; testing the selected at least one of the uppersurface of the mattress or the upper surface of the pillow by laying onthe at least one of the first fabric sheet or the second fabric sheet;removing the at least one of the first fabric sheet or the second fabricsheet from the selected at least one of the upper surface of themattress or the upper surface of the pillow; and disposing the at leastone of the first fabric sheet or the second fabric sheet.
 18. The methodof claim 17, wherein the first fabric and the second fabric are a samefabric.
 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the same fabric includespolyester and rayon.
 20. The method of claim 18, wherein the same fabrichas a fabric thickness that is in a range of from 4 mils to 30 mils. 21.The method of claim 18, wherein the same fabric has a fabric weight thatis in a range of from 0.5 ounces per square yard to 2.5 ounces persquare yard.
 22. The method of claim 18, wherein the same fabricincludes an antimicrobial coating.
 23. The method of claim 17, whereinthe step of removing at least one of the first folded fabric sheet orthe second folded fabric sheet from within the package comprisesremoving both the first folded fabric sheet and the second folded fabricsheet from within the package, wherein the step of unfolding the atleast one of the first folded fabric sheet or the second folded fabricsheet comprises unfolding both the first folded fabric sheet and thesecond folded fabric sheet, wherein the step of positioning the at leastof the first fabric sheet or the second fabric sheet over a selected atleast one of an upper surface of a mattress or an upper surface of apillow comprises positioning the first fabric sheet over the uppersurface of the mattress and positioning the second fabric sheet over theupper surface of the pillow, and wherein the step of testing theselected at least one of the upper surface of the mattress or the uppersurface of the pillow by laying on the at least one of the first fabricsheet or the second fabric sheet comprises testing both the uppersurface of the mattress and the upper surface of the pillow by laying onboth the first fabric sheet and the second fabric sheet.